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Trojan Turkey
Italian, for her pleasure
Difficulty 2/5 * *
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2 tbs. olive oil/vegetable oil
1 white onion
1 roma tomato
1 grilled red pepper
spinach (small handful)
1 10" tortilla shell
1/4 lb. ground turkey
parsley (to taste and garnish)
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. black pepper
1 tbs. basil pesto
1 tbs. parmesan cheese
1/2 cup maranara
Though as much as I love Thanksgiving, I sometimes need
to bring some punch to the traditional spread. As with the
pies last week, here's a dish that's fairly easy to prepare and
ends up winning huge points with family, friends, and the la
dies. With this dish remember to cook everything fully. Raw
poultry contains salmonella and nobody needs to be getting
sick for the holidays.
ae.P.
-WASH EVERYTHING! (get the point?)
-Dice Onions, tomato, grilled red peppers* and spinach
-Separate turkey from fat/bones (if pre-cooked)
*I grill my red peppers because it brings out the sweetness and
flavor of the grill, but it's not necessary.
Cooking
Pre-heat oven - 325 degrees
Turkey (if ground)
Sauté turkey in olive oil (or vegetable oil) over medium-high
heat until fully cooked. Season with salt and black pepper.
Marinara
Warm it, a microwave will do
The mix
,pepnixing bowl. combine diced tomato, onion, spinach, red
persp and turkey. Combine well.
The wrap
Lay the tortilla flat and place mixture just below center, clos
est to you. All of the filling will not fit in one wrap. Either
purchase larger wraps, or make two and share. Fold the edge
of the tortilla closest to you over the filling, fold in the sides,
and then roll the tortilla away from you to form a package
(also instructions can usually be found on the back side of
the packaging). Place, fold side down, on a baking sheet and
spread pesto over the wrap. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over
the pesto. Let bake for 12-15 minutes or until the Parmesan
is browned.
Presentation
Spoon marinara onto plate, place wrap in center, drizzle
glaze over wrap. Garnish with parsley. Serve. Enjoy.
Enjoy!
Ten For Seven
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Lee DeWyze, Live It Up: He's already releasing an album
after just winning American Idol's latest season. The greatest
thing that can be said about American Idol is that it keeps mu
sic alive, and if yuu're a fan of the show and Lee DeWyze, I'm
sure you won't be disappointed.
A Day to Remember, What Separates You From Me:
From Victory records, came their groundbreaking "pop-core"
debut, For Those Who Have Heart, followed Homesick in 2008.
Now, they issue their junior album, and they've only gotten
heavier.
Loreena McKennitt, The Wind That Shakes the Bar
ley: It's not often you hear celtic music done so well. Often
times, celtic music rings the same regardless of the artist, but
McKennitt drafts her own original sound, mixing celtic styl
ings with African beats. It's truly a peaceful experience.
Glee
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Many of the jokes, especially those of Sue Sylvester, are of
ten biting remarks that appeal greatly to adult audiences.
A TV comedy's first season is crucial. Although Glee shines
in its musical and comedic aspects, there are a few places in
which the program falters as well. Shifting tone has been a ma
jor issue which critics have pointed out countless times.
Since Glee is a comedy with dramatic appeal, viewers expect
to see episodes that have serious and emotional content, but in
the first season, - GTee was almost toitarlaritih theliPay serimit
issues were portrayed, such as in the episode "Wheels" which
focused mainly on the handicapped character Artie. Other,
often awkward subplots include Kurt and his struggle with
his sexuality, as well as Sue's involvement with a young girl
with Down syndrome going out for Sue's cheerleading squad.
Though these story lines worked well to reveal certain aspects
of the characters, these scenes may have been more powerful
if they had been integrated as a larger part of the plot line.
This does not mean that Glee was unsuccessful when it came
to drama. There are multiple tear-jerking scenes, such as one
particular episode in which the bond between Kurt and his fa
ther is the main focus.
Season two, though not yet finished, has been equally if not
more successful than the first season. Much of Glee's hilari
ous character lines, over-the-top dance numbers, and fantasy
sequences still remain. The group has moved on to cover more
risque artists, such as in the episode "Britney/Brittany," an en
tire episode dedicated to Britney Spears song and dance num
bers. The Glee club also performed numbers from the Rocky
Horror Picture Show, a move adored by fans of Glee as well
as Rocky Horror. However, this season has not been as well
praised as season one when it comes to plot. There seems to
be a stagey quality that was not present in the first season.
To start off season two, there is a particular scene in which
Will helps Finn to 'find himself' by walking him to the audito
rium where there is a band waiting anxiously to play his musi
cal number. Also, despite the fact that the Glee club has won
sectionals, there seems to have been no recognition for their
achievements whatsoever, leaving the audience to wonder, is
the Glee club ever going to be known for anything other than
being a group of losers? The abundance of musical numbers
for the second season has also been a complaint voiced by fol-
Behrend Choir to present two concerts
For those who enjoy holiday music, the Penn State Behrend
Concert Choir and Chamber Singers are putting on a show this
upcoming December. Both choirs will be doing a double per
formance of Benjamin Britten's "Saint Nicolas Cantata", also
known as "The Story of Saint Nicolas: A Holiday Concert."
Of the numerous holiday concerts, the "Saint Nicolas Can
tata" will be the main event, which takes place on Dec. 2 at
8 p.m. in the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel and again on
Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery.
— Saint Nicholas Cantata' is a modern work that narrates
the birth, life, and canonization of the real Saint Nicolas, who
is the inspiration for Santa Clause." Dr. Bishop, director of
choral ensembles & lecturer in music, and goes on further to
explain that the 'Saint Nicholas Cantata' is "charming, but not
often performed because of the tonal language and rhythmic
complexity of Britten's style, and because of the dramatic de
mands he places on the voices and accompanying instruments.
I think it's worth the effort because of its beautiful melodies,
poignant moments, and humorous scenes, especially when
younger voices are involved."
This piece especially caught Bishop's eye because of these
unique qualities. "It's off the beaten path in terms of holiday
music," Bishop said.
CLAIRE BEVEVINO
assistant culture editor
Don Omar, Meet the Orphans: a really big name in reg
gae right now is this Puerto-Rican artist. Ever since his
platinum debut in 2005, King of Kings, he's uncontested
in his latin stylings. This new compilation of songs fea
turing others in the latin pop community, is faster-paced
and catchier.
Rihanna, Loud: the pop queen releases her fifth al
bum with several highly-awaited tracks, including the
second installment of "Love the Way You Lie" with Emi
nem. She also does a cover of "Raining Men" featuring
Nicki Minaj that I thought was a fresh sound.
Shuteye Unison, Our Future Selves: ambient California
rock strikes again for all those who can't surf again. Their pro
gressive drum patterns and smooth bass lines are enough to
put you in that "shuteye" state of mind. Truly some new sounds
formed from members in The Rum Diary.
Josh Groban, Illuminations: finally the young piano su
perstar adds in some guitar and even some African drum beats
to round out his sound. He stands firm in the classical genre
and with the inclusion of a few tracks in Portugese, he seems
to be always challenging himself. This should be a good pick.
Jonquil, One Hundred Suns: reminiscent of combin
ing Simon and Garfunkel with Modest Mouse, Jonquil is an
emerging English rock group. Whistle Blows is the single, and
holds itself well in growing Indie scene. I'm anxious to hear
what these guys are coming up with.
Glee (television cast), Last Christmas: the amazingly
popular fox musical series featuring some amazing voice tal
ent got together to release a Christmas album. A part of me
hopes that Jane Lynch makes an appearance, but either way,
this album's a good way to start off the holidays
Flatfoot 56, Black Thorn: the amazingly popular fox
musical series featuring some amazing voice talent got
together to release a Christmas album. A part of me
hopes that Jane Lynch makes an appearance, but either
way, this album's a good way to start off the holidays.
lowers of Glee. Even for someone who loves musical numbers,
the second season of Glee is going a bit overboard. In certain
episodes, three songs go by within the first 20 minutes, a bit
overkill. Not to say that they are poorly done; the quality of fun
still resides in every performance. But it's a bit unnecessary to
bombard the audience with music within the first few minutes,
especially if you are interested in the plot line as well.
Despite minor difficulties with tone, the first season of
Glee was a major success. The musical acts were well choreo
graphed, fun to watch, and easy to sing along with. The Glee
club performed songs from such artists as Journey, Rihanna,
Lily Allen, Queen, and Madonna, appealing to a vast demo
graphic. Though there are minor problems with plot the sec
ond season has been equally successful. The episodes overall
have been very enjoyable to watch, and the show has not lost
its quality of entertainment. In season two, the Glee club has
performed songs by artists such as Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga,
Britney Spears, Paramore, Billy Joel, Bob Marley, and Katy
Perry. Overall, Glee has become a musical phenomenon, a pro
gram that all age groups can sing along with and enjoy.
Unlike most concerts, there is the use of a small orchestra,
as well as multiple parts for soprano boys.
Among the numerous characters in the "Saint Nicholas Canta
ta," Brent Weber, an assistant professor of music at Mercyhurst
College, will be taking on the role of Saint Nicholas himself.
Another leading voice in the "Saint Nicholas Cantata", Young
Nicolas, will be sung by Jacob Miaczynski. In addition, Joey
Cox and David Capan will sing in the other leading boy's roles.
Miaczynski, Cox, and Capan are also involved in the Young
People's Chorus of Erie.
Joining the Penn State choirs is a great way to get involved
on campus, Bishop said.
"We are definitely a tight community that has grown in skill,
interest, and numbers. Though it takes commitment, it is an
opportunity for people to collaborate, making the excellence
of a project a priority."
For anyone interested in participating in choir for next se
mester, the Penn State Behrend Concert Choir is a large choral
ensemble open to all students at Penn State Behrend via audi
tion. The Chamber Singers, an ensemble of 25 voices for more
experienced vocalists, is also open to any student who would
like to audition. Students participating in either choir will also
be able to enroll for one Arts credit per semester, repeatable to
the maximum of eight credits. New members are accepted at
the beginning of each semester.
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